Original Press Release

FORT MILL, S.C. - Alemite's 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Grease Gun has been named a 2012 Innovation Award winner by Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) magazine. The awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 30, at the AAPEX show in Las Vegas. Alemite Senior Product Manager Americo dos Santos accepted the award for the product, which was entered in the Oil and Lube category.

Each year the PTEN Innovation Awards recognize new products that improve productivity by helping automotive technicians perform their jobs more quickly and efficiently. Nominated tools and equipment are viewed and voted on by PTEN's independent panel of active auto technicians, shop owners and tool distributors. Winning products are featured in 2012 issues of Professional Tool & Equipment News and Professional Distributor magazines, as well as showcased on www.VehicleServicePros.com.